Distillation is much older than this. Aristotle mentions it, but only for obtaining pure water from the sea. There is some evidence for the Romans producing brandy like drinks as early as 100AD, and the chinese were distilling rice beer by 800AD.
Having said that, it does have a certain dwarven feel to it - maybe thats what the openhandists are really up to...
Cheers,
Graham
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